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Our Roots in Ancient Civilisation 2: Ancient Rome

Discover the fascinating world of Ancient Rome. Learn about the daily lives of its people, their leisure activities, stunning art and architecture, burial customs, and the decline of the Roman Empire.

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Our Roots in Ancient Civilisation 2: Ancient Rome

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  1. Our Roots in Ancient Civilisation 2: Ancient Rome 8 Ancient Rome • WHAT YOU WILL LEARN • At the end of this chapter you should understand ... • How people lived and worked in Ancient Rome. • What leisure and entertainment they had. • What Roman art and architecture was like. • How Romans buried their dead.

  2. How do we know about Ancient Rome? • How do we know about Ancient Rome? • Documentary evidence • Roman writers • Archaeological evidence • Artefacts • Buildings • Ruins

  3. The Roman Empire in 44 BC Hibernia The Story of Rome Hadrian’s Wall BRITTANIA Londinium Rhine River Lutetia (Paris) Danube River Caspian Sea Alps Caucasus Milan Pyrenees Black Sea Rome Byzantium Mt Vesuvius Pompeii Naples Mediterranean Sea Carthage Atlas Mountains AFRICA Jerusalem Alexandria Timeline of the Roman Empire AD 44 753 BC 27 BC 509 BC 44 BC AD 476 AD 122 Augustus became the first Roman Emperor The Romans invaded Britain Hadrian’s Wall built The City of Rome was founded Rome became a republic Julius Caesar assassinated The end of the Western Roman Empire

  4. Roman towns 2 4 5 1 3 7 6 What are the main features of a Roman town?

  5. Houses Peristylium (or garden) Atrium Dining room Bedrooms Shop Walls around the house What are the main features of a domus?

  6. Houses Who lived in apartment blocks (insulae)?

  7. Family Roman clothes • Roman family • Father – in charge • Mother – ran household • Marriages • Clothes • Education Toga Tunic Stola

  8. Food and Drink • Poorer families • Bread • Porridge • Evening meals – inns or take-aways • The dole • Richer families • Cena

  9. Leisure and Entertainment Gladiators and the Colosseum How were gladiator contests organised?

  10. Leisure and Entertainment Chariot racing How were chariot races organised?

  11. Leisure and Entertainment Theatre Why were plays held in open-air theatres?

  12. Leisure and Entertainment The public baths What role did the public baths play in Roman life?

  13. The Romans at Work • Farming • Most important occupation • Work in towns • Generals • Senators • Craftsmen • Shopkeepers • Tax collectors

  14. The Roman Army at Work Stores Food grown Stables What work did soldiers do? Hospital for wounded Dormitories for sleeping General in command

  15. Slaves at Work • Slaves • Bought and sold at markets • One-third of Italy’s population • Punished • Work on farms and in towns • Government-owned slaves • Spartacus’ rebellion What was life like for the slaves?

  16. Art and Architecture What are the features of Roman architecture?

  17. Sculpture and Painting What is a fresco?

  18. Roman Gods and Goddesses Some Roman Gods and Goddesses Jupiter Father of the Gods Neptune God of the Sea Mars God of War Juno Goddess of Marriage Venus Goddess of Love Diana Goddess of Hunting

  19. Roman Burials What was the difference between Christian and non-Christian burials in Rome?

  20. The Decline of the Roman Empire ATTACKS FROM BARBARIAN TRIBES INCREASED COST OF THE ROMAN ARMY CAUSES OF DECLINE IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE INCREASED TAXES, HIGHER PRICES CIVIL WARS WEAKENED THE EMPIRE

  21. The Decline of the Roman Empire Architecture and sculpture Towns and cities The Legacy of Rome Language Christianity Calendar

  22. FOCUSTASK Draw up a table in a page of your copybook with the heading ‘Ancient Rome’. Fill in the information in short note form opposite each of the categories.

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